Montenegro-Egypt Shipping: Montenegro and Egypt’s port authorities signed a maritime MoU in Alexandria to explore a direct shipping link, with plans covering port management cooperation, digital transformation, capacity building, and environmental sustainability. EU Border Tech Hits Travel: Montenegro’s Tivat Airport joined other European hubs in reporting long queues after the EU’s Entry Exit System added biometric checks, with passport processing time reportedly jumping from about 7 minutes to 20 for some British travellers. AI Cybersecurity: Sophos launched “Sophos Fusion,” positioning it as an AI-native cybersecurity defence system designed to coordinate responses across security tools and data sources faster against AI-era attacks. Maritime Defence Industry: Portugal agreed to buy three FREMM EVO frigates from Italy’s Fincantieri under the SAFE programme, with deliveries slated for 2029–2030 and support/technology transfer included. Digital Services Enforcement: The European Commission issued a record $629m fine against AliExpress under the Digital Services Act for failing to properly assess risks from illegal or unsafe products. Coastal Biodiversity Alarm: Satellite images tied to a Trump-linked luxury hotel project in Albania show road clearing, deforestation, and bridge work that activists say already damaged turtle nesting and wetland water flows.